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The Age Of Resilience Nov 01, 2022

The viruses keep coming, the climate is warming, and the Earth is rewilding. Our human family has no playbook to address the mayhem unfolding around us. If there is a change to reckon with, argues the renowned economic and social theorist Jeremy Rifkin, it’s that we are beginning to realize that the human race never had dominion over the Earth and that nature is far more formidable than we thought, while our species seems much smaller and less significant in the bigger picture of life on Earth, undermining our long-cherished worldview. The Age of Progress, once considered sacrosanct, is on a deathwatch while a powerful new narrative, the Age of Resilience, is ascending.

At a moment when the human family is deeply despairing of the future, Rifkin gives us a window into a promising new world and a radically different future that can bring us back into nature’s fold, giving life a second chance to flourish on Earth.

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The History of Transplant Surgery Jun 10, 2022

Witty, entertaining, and illuminating, Spare Parts shows us that the history - and future - of transplant surgery is tied up with questions about not only who we are, but also what we are, and what we might become.

Enjoy an excerpt of this surprising history audiobook from Paul Craddock.

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Could we have domesticated a T-Rex? Apr 08, 2022

Hello, Ask Science listeners! This week, we're sharing the first episode of Curious State, a brand new podcast from Quick and Dirty Tips.

Could we have domesticated a T-Rex? Is the mafia really that violent? Haven't all the possible songs been written by now? Unexpected gems of knowledge are hidden all around us. Let’s dig them up, one offbeat question at a time.

A few of the curiosities you’ll uncover in this episode:

The 3 questions to ask yourself before domesticating a T-Rex
How much it would cost to feed a T-Rex over its lifetime
What a T-Rex’s personality might have been like
Could we have made a teacup T-Rex? *fingers crossed*

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Life's Last Bow Nov 09, 2021

Episode 5 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.

Standing Up for Sex Nov 02, 2021

Episode 4 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.

Dinosaurs in Flight Oct 26, 2021

Episode 3 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.

The Great Permian Catastrophe Oct 19, 2021

Episode 2 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.

A Song of Fire and Ice Oct 12, 2021

Episode 1 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.

Bonus: Virgin Galactic and the Making of a Modern Astronaut May 11, 2021

Today, we're sharing a special excerpt from Test Gods, an audiobook from our friends at Macmillan Audio. Test Gods tells the remarkable story of the test pilots, engineers, and visionaries behind Virgin Galactic’s campaign to build a space tourism company. It's an epic story about bravery and the fulfillment of our dreams. If you like what you hear, get your copy of Test Gods here or wherever books or audiobooks are sold. https://amzn.to/3f0rQJ9

397 - The Devastating Collapse of the Arecibo Telescope Dec 15, 2020

The Arecibo Telescope, featured in movies like "Contact" and "Goldeneye," collapsed in early December 2020 after 57 years of observing the universe. Here's what the telescope accomplished, and why its loss is a devastating blow to science.

238 - When Does Your Intelligence Peak? Dec 08, 2020

Are we really at our smartest in our 20s? What about the wisdom and experience that come with age? At what age do we strike the right balance between cognitive ability and expertise?

305 - Does CBD Oil Work? The Science Behind Cannabidiol Dec 01, 2020

What is CBD oil? What does science have to say about the extract's proposed health benefits?

396 - Wait a Minute! How Am I Still Getting Sick on Lockdown? Nov 24, 2020

You've isolated at home for months because of the pandemic, so why are you suddenly sick? Here are a few scientific reasons why you can get sick even on lockdown.

395 - How to Conceive a Boy or a Girl (According to Science) Nov 17, 2020

Is there a way to predetermine your baby's biological sex and conceive a girl or a boy? Here's what science has to say about things like genetics, timing, diet, and even adrenaline.

394 - Can we ever go faster than the speed of light? Nov 10, 2020

Light is the fastest moving thing we know of, but just how fast is it? Has science attempted to break the light speed record? And does the universe have a speed limit?

393 - Is Melatonin Safe? Should You Stop Taking It? Nov 03, 2020

Go to the supplement aisle of almost any store in the US and you'll find melatonin, a synthetic hormone, marketed as an effective natural sleep aid, even for children! But is melatonin actually safe to use? Studies say ...

392 - How We Know a Supermassive Black Hole Lurks in the Center of Our Galaxy Oct 27, 2020

Not even light can escape a black hole's gravitational pull, so how do we actually know they exist? And what's the deal with the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way?

391 - Phobias and Fears—Can You Literally Be Scared to Death? Oct 20, 2020

Spiders, snakes, heights, political corruption—we're afraid of a lot of things. But what's the difference between a fear and a phobia? And can either literally scare you to death?

390 - What Happens to Saltwater Fish in Fresh Water? Oct 06, 2020

Why do some fish thrive in salt water and others in fresh? And what happens if you, say, drop a saltwater shark into a fresh water swimming pool? Here's the science!

389 - What Are the Coldest and Hottest Temperatures Possible? Sep 29, 2020

We experience extreme hot and cold temperatures on Earth, but they're nothing compared to the temperature extremes we've created in labs, not to mention the Universe at large. Do these hot and cold extremes have a limit?

388 - Astronomers Found a Sign of Life on Venus—What Does It Mean? Sep 22, 2020

Astronomers recently made a huge discovery—there may be life on Venus. But what does it really mean when we say we've discovered the potential for life on the second rock from the Sun? Don't go searching for aliens just yet.

387 - How Do We Control Wildfires? The Surprising Facts Sep 15, 2020

How many days can it take to control a large wildfire? (More than you think.) Who fights wildfires? (You may be surprised!) What tools and methods do firefighters use to control, extinguish, and prevent them?

386 - What Is a Derecho? A Meteorologist Explains Sep 01, 2020

Hurricanes and strong tornadoes make headlines, but fewer people know about the unique and destructive weather force known as a derecho. What are derechos, and why are they so devastating? Everyday Einstein talked with Midwest meteorologist Vince Condella to find out.

385 - Why Do We Need to Save the Bees? Aug 25, 2020

Wild bee populations are at risk. Why are wild bee colonies in decline, why is it a big deal, and how can you help? First, step away from the pesticides.

384 - Did Scientists Just Unravel One Mystery of Stonehenge? Aug 11, 2020

Recently, a rock sample from the Neolithic structure Stonehenge made its way to a science lab after 60 years in a private collection. Here's what we learned from it.

383 - What Does Your Blood Type Mean? How Rare Is Yours? Aug 04, 2020

Your blood type is one of the many things you inherit from your parents. But what does it mean, and how does it affect your medical care? Do you have a rare blood type?

382 - Emotional, Irritated, Faking It—Why Do Humans Cry? Jul 21, 2020

Humans seem to be the only animals who produce one of three different types of tears. Can you guess what it is? Let's look at the science behind crying.

381 - Wearing a Mask During Coronavirus—Separating Myths from Facts Jul 14, 2020

We have scientific evidence that masks effectively and dramatically reduce the spread of COVID-19, yet myths about mask-wearing abound. Let's put them to rest and mask up!

380 - Can Nukes Actually Stop a Devastating Hurricane? Jul 07, 2020

Congress recently introduced a bill to prohibit the President from using weapons to alter weather patterns. But can you tame a hurricane by nuking it off the map?

379 - Is It Aliens? A Science Writer On UFOs and Her Visit to Area 51 Jun 30, 2020

Are aliens out there observing us? If they're not, why has the Pentagon released videos of "unidentified aerial phenomena?" What's going on at Area 51, anyhow?

243 - 8 Rules for Picking the Right Sunscreen According to Science Jun 23, 2020

Does the SPF really matter? Should I go organic? What about the warnings on possible carcinogens in sunscreens? Is it better to avoid sunscreen altogether? Let's ask science!

378 - Without Plate Tectonics, Earth Might Not Support Life Jun 16, 2020

The Earth's surface is made of large slabs called plates. They move faster than your fingernails grow, and life on Earth might not exist without them.

377 - Did a Virus Make Us Mammals? Jun 09, 2020

Many viruses are like bad party guests—they show up uninvited and wreak havoc. But some viruses are more cooperative guests. A virus may have even made us mammals!

376 - Has NASA Found a Parallel Universe? Jun 02, 2020

Did NASA really discover a parallel universe where time runs backward? It's not impossible! But we're still a long way from proving it.

375 - "Is Takeout Safe?" and Other Food Safety Questions May 26, 2020

How concerned should you be about transmission of the novel coronavirus through food?

374 - Subterranean Rivers—Water Flowing Underground May 12, 2020

There's much left unexplored beneath Earth's surface, uncluding miles of underground rivers. What forms them? What lives there? And how do these subterranean waterways help science?

373 - Why Is a NASA Spacecraft Currently Orbiting an Asteroid? May 05, 2020

The OSIRIS REx spacecraft will perform a cosmic smash-and-grab on the surface of the potentially hazardous asteroid, Bennu. What do scientists hope to learn?

372 - Can I visit just one other family while social distancing? Apr 28, 2020

You're longing for connection, your child is begging for a playdate, you're stir crazy. Is it okay to visit with just one other family during the COVID-19 pandemic?

371 - What Is the Air Quality Like Near You? Apr 21, 2020

Is the air noticeably clearer where you live right now? For Earth Day, you can become a citizen scientist by using an app to track air pollution in your neighborhood.

370 - What's the Difference Between Germs, Bacteria, and Viruses? Apr 14, 2020

What’s the difference between a germ, a virus, and bacteria? Let's put these different disease-causing objects under a microscope and find out.

369 - Is Pollution Clearing While We're Staying Home? Apr 07, 2020

Although quarantine challenges us all, the reduction in human activity has meant good things for nature and our environment. Can we sustain that progress?

368 - Coronavirus Myths and Facts with Epidemics Expert Dr. Jonathan Quick Mar 31, 2020

One of the best things you can do to protect yourself from the threat of COVID-19 is to separate the facts from the myths. Dr. Jonathan Quick, infectious disease expert and author of The End of Epidemics, joined Everyday Einstein to tell you how.

174 - How Are Seasonal Flu Vaccines Made? Mar 24, 2020

Each year a new flu shot is developed to try to combat the strains of the virus expected to wreak havoc that season. But who decides which viruses make it into the vaccine? What new technologies are being used to produce that vaccine more efficiently?

367 - How Can I Sanitize My Smartphone and My House? Mar 17, 2020

Sanitation is on everyone's minds right now. What's the best way to clean your (probably gross) phone, your home, and your own hands? Do you need antibacterial soap?

366 - What Is a Chimera? Could You Be One? Mar 10, 2020

What's a chimera, and how common is chimerism? Most cases in humans are discovered by accident, so you could be a chimera and not even know it!

365 - The Science of Composting Mar 03, 2020

Rotting food in landfills is a major contributor to climate change. Composting works differently. Here's the science behind composting and some great reasons to get started.

364 - How Long Would It Take to Fall Through the Earth? Feb 25, 2020

On the "gravity train," you'd move really, really fast.

363 - Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse Feb 18, 2020

Is the flickering red giant star about to explode in a supernova?

362 - The Science of Soulmates Feb 11, 2020

Could you possibly find that one special person meant just for you?

361 - What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus Feb 03, 2020

360 - Stars Are Suns, Suns Are Bright—So, Why Is the Night Sky Dark? Jan 27, 2020

359 - Why Do Skunks Smell so Bad and What Can You Do About It? Jan 20, 2020

273 - The Fascinating Physics of Figure Skating Jan 13, 2020

358 - Science Says It Takes This Long to Form a Habit Jan 06, 2020

206 - Why and How Do Smells Trigger Memories? Dec 30, 2019

357 - Fun Snowy Science Experiments Dec 23, 2019

356 - Is Astrology Real? Here's What Science Says Dec 16, 2019

355 - Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Astronaut? Dec 09, 2019

354 - Have Scientists Discovered a Fifth Force? Dec 02, 2019

353 - Can You Still Get the Plague? Nov 25, 2019

352 - Can Science Explain Our Obsession With Pumpkin Spice? Nov 18, 2019

351 - What's in the Mariana Trench? Nov 11, 2019

350 - What's the Science Behind Why We Hiccup? Nov 04, 2019

349 - 5 Real-Life Monsters to Fuel Your Nightmares Oct 28, 2019

348 - How Can You Tell If You Have Perfect Pitch? Oct 21, 2019

347- Can Science Explain Deja Vu? Oct 14, 2019

346 - Is Vaping Dangerous? Here's What Science Says So Far Oct 07, 2019

264 - Do Essential Oils Work? Sep 30, 2019

345 - Is it too late to stop climate change? Sep 23, 2019

344 - How Deep is the Deepest Hole in the World? Sep 14, 2019

343 - Why do we laugh? Sep 09, 2019

342 - Why Does Sugar Taste So Good? Sep 02, 2019

341 - The Amazon is on fire. What can we do? Aug 26, 2019

340 - What Do Cashews, Mangos, and Poison Ivy Have in Common? Aug 19, 2019

339 - What is Chernobyl Like Today? Aug 12, 2019

338 - Microplastics Are Everywhere. Are They Harmful? Aug 05, 2019

280 - Can We Predict Earthquakes At All? Jul 29, 2019

337 - How an Idea Becomes a Published Scientific Paper Jul 22, 2019

336 - Fascinating Facts About the International Space Station Jul 15, 2019

335 - Should You Worry About Flesh-Eating Bacteria? Jul 05, 2019

334 - How Did the Earth Get Its Water? Jul 01, 2019

333 - The Power of Nuclear Weapons with Alex Wellerstein Jun 23, 2019

286 - 5 Important Facts You Should Know About Ticks Jun 17, 2019

332 - Is Screen Time Bad for Kids? Jun 10, 2019

331- The Scientific Evidence for the Health Benefits of Cordyceps May 31, 2019

237 - 20 Small Acts to Fight Climate Change May 27, 2019

330 - What Else Can Breast Milk Do? May 20, 2019

BONUS: Introducing Science Rules! with Bill Nye May 17, 2019

329 - Real-Life Zombies May 13, 2019

328 - Making a Career of Combining Art & Science May 06, 2019

195 - The Health Benefits of Coffee Apr 29, 2019

327 - How Does Wind Energy Work? Apr 19, 2019

326 - 5 Facts About the First Image of a Black Hole Apr 15, 2019

Why is the black hole image so fuzzy? Do black holes really look like lopsided donuts? Why does this matter? Everyday Einstein, Dr. Sabrina Stierwalt explains the significance of this monumental scientific achievement.
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325 - What Killed the Dinosaurs? Apr 08, 2019

What caused the extinction of the dinosaurs? Everyday Einstein looks at two new studies that blame volcanoes and asteroids. So, how did the dinosaurs meet their end?
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324 - Is Pluto a Planet? Apr 01, 2019

Why can't astronomers decide if Pluto is a planet or not? Everyday Einstein explains what this argument is about.
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323 - Can We Cure HIV? Mar 25, 2019

What makes HIV so hard to eradicate? And how close has science brought us to a cure? Everyday Einstein explores the human immunodeficiency virus.
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272 - How Does Insulin Work in Our Bodies? Mar 18, 2019

What is insulin and how do our bodies use it? What progress are scientists making toward regulating the hormone without insulin pumps or injections?
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322 - Are Wormholes Real? Mar 08, 2019

What if we could take a shortcut through spacetime and visit another galaxy? Sci fi movies have imagined the possibility for years, but are wormholes real? Everyday Einstein explores the far reaches of our universe (and beyond).
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321 - How long can a person hold their breath? Mar 04, 2019

Why can some people hold their breath for minutes but others only seconds? What sets that limit? Everyday Einstein explores the mechanics (and psychology) behind world record breath holders.
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256 - How Much Does My Dog Understand? Feb 25, 2019

320 - Could Humans Live on Mars? Feb 15, 2019

Scientists have been studying the red planet since the 1960s. How much is Mars really like Earth? Could our solar system neighbor become a travel destination in the future? Could we live there? Everyday Einstein investigates the Martian habitat.
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319 - The Neuroscience of Romance: Your Brain on Love Feb 11, 2019

Our brains see love as a reward and also an addiction. What happens to our brains when we are in love? Can science explain whether love can last? Everyday Einstein explores the heart-brain connection.
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318 - How Do Meteorologists Calculate "Feels Like" Temperature? Feb 04, 2019

Why are the actual temperature and the "feels like" temperature sometimes so different? How do meteorologists know what the temperature will feel like near you? It has to do with windchill, heat index, and other factors. Everyday Einstein explains.
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298 - Are Extreme Weather Events Linked to Climate Change? Jan 28, 2019

What does science say about the link between climate change and this increase in extreme weather? Can we attribute a single extreme weather event, like a particular heat wave or wildfire or flood, to climate change?
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317 - How the Government Shutdown Affects Science Jan 21, 2019

Many science-based government agencies work behind the scenes to keep our lives running smoothly — from ensuring our food safety, to conducting life-saving research, to weathering storms. The current federal government shutdown has dire consequences for our daily lives. Everyday Einstein explains.
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316 - Can Knowing Your Genetic Risk Change Your Physiology? Jan 14, 2019

We now have unprecedented amounts of information on our own genetics, thanks to at-home DNA testing kits. But what does all of this information do to us? Can simply knowing more about your genetic risks change them?
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315 - 4 Things to Know About the Measles and Vaccination Jan 07, 2019

Why are measles outbreaks on the rise, even in places where the vaccine is readily accessible? Am I safe as long as I’ve been vaccinated?
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314 - The Science (or Lack Thereof) Behind Inducing Labor Naturally Dec 31, 2018

We have centuries of lore and rumor on how to get the process of labor started naturally. But do any of them actually work? Let’s take a look at the scientific evidence (or lack thereof) behind a few of the most popular methods for inducing labor outside of the hospital.
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230 EE How Do I Know If My Tap Water Is Safe? Dec 25, 2018

EE explains what contaminates our water, how it gets there, and what we can do to test it.

313 - Why Do We Draw Stars with Five Points? Dec 17, 2018

If stars are balls of gas, then why do we draw them as pointed or spiky objects?
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312 - The Science of Double-Dipping: A Health Risk or Just Gross? Dec 10, 2018

Double-dipping a chip sure sounds gross, but can enough germs really be transferred to make you sick?
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311 - The Science of Snowfall Dec 03, 2018

As winter approaches, the northern hemisphere begins to prepare for snow. This week, Everyday Einstein explains the science behind snowfall, including snowflakes' shape and their implication towards the Earth's climate, and even shows us how to make our own snow.
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310 - 4 Tips to Understand the Importance of NASA's InSight Landing Nov 26, 2018

What makes the spacecraft's arrival at Mars so special and what will we learn from the mission?
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309 - Do Women and Left-Handed People Have Better Memories? Nov 18, 2018

Who has a better memory--men or women? What about left-handed people? Musicians? Let's look at the results from evidence-based studies.
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308 - Rock or Alien Probe? The Science Behind ‘Oumuamua Nov 12, 2018

There's a mysterious rock traveling through our solar system, and it is making headlines again. Could it in fact not be a rock at all, but an alien probe? Let's look at what the evidence has to say.
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307 - The Science of Tipping Points: How 25% Can Create a Majority Nov 05, 2018

Do you have to wait for more than 50% of the group to agree with a minority opinion before it can take over? It turns out, you need far less than that.
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306 - 6 Possible Scientific Reasons for Ghosts Oct 29, 2018

185 - Do Tattoos Boost Your Immune System? Oct 22, 2018

EE explores recent results linking tattoos and immune system response

305 - Does CBD Oil Work? The Science Behind Cannabidiol Oct 15, 2018

What is CBD oil? What does science have to say about the extract's proposed health benefits?
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304 - A Nobel Prize-Worthy Idea: What Is Chirped Pulse Amplification? Oct 08, 2018

How does the laser technology that earned the 2018 Nobel Prize in physics come into our everyday lives?
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303 - Do Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others? Oct 01, 2018

How do blood type, exercise habits, and even pregnancy factor into whether or not mosquitoes find someone irresistible?
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238 - When Does Your Intelligence Peak? Sep 24, 2018

Are we really at our smartest in our 20s? What about the wisdom and experience that come with age? At what age do we strike the right balance between cognitive ability and expertise?

302 - How Can Science Help Reverse Blindness? Sep 17, 2018

From bionic eyes to gene editing, how can we use science to bring back sight?
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301 - Jocelyn Bell Burnell and the Discovery of Pulsars Sep 10, 2018

After Jocelyn Bell Burnell discovered the dead corpse stars known as pulsars in the '60s, her advisor was awarded the Nobel Prize for her discovery. Now 50 years later, she has earned the $3 million Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for her work which revolutionized our understanding of the universe, and she plans to donate all of it.
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300 - Mindfulness: The Science Behind the Practice Aug 31, 2018

The practice of mindfulness is everywhere. Business leaders, professional athletes, mental health professionals, and, of course, your neighbor down the street, are all discussing how being mindful can improve our mental state and general well-being. So what is mindfulness? And what does the research have to say about its ability to better our lives?
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299 - Why Do We Put Telescopes in Space? Aug 26, 2018

Putting a telescope in space has its limitations. It can't be too big, it's difficult to repair, and it costs a lot of money. So why do we even do it?
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297 - Do Hair Loss Treatments Actually Work? Aug 13, 2018

Hair loss treatment products are a $3.6 billion industry, but do they actually work?
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296 - What Is Hypothyroidism and How Do We Treat It? Aug 06, 2018

Nearly one person in every 20 over the age of 12 have hypothyroidism. What is this condition, how do I know if I have it, and how is it treated?
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295 - What Is a Fecal Transplant? (Gross, Yes, But Also Life-Saving) Jul 30, 2018

What is a fecal transplant and who would want one?
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294 - What Are Chemtrails Made Of? Jul 23, 2018

Take a look at the scientific evidence behind how much you should be concerned about the white puffy trails left behind in the sky as planes fly overhead.
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141 EE How Do Lasers Work? Jul 16, 2018

Everyday Einstein explains how lasers are different from normal flashlights.

293 - The 5+ Effects of Oppressive Heat Waves Jul 09, 2018

This year has seen record breaking temperatures across the globe. What is at risk in this increased heat from our health to our infrastructure?
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292 - How Fireworks Get Their Colors, Sounds, and Shapes Jul 02, 2018

Fireworks, from their brilliant colors to their impressive noises, are all displays of chemistry at work. Let’s look at what gives fireworks their colors, their sounds, and even their shapes.
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291 - The Mysterious Return of Ozone-Depleting CFCs Jun 25, 2018

CFCs, the harmful ozone-depleting chemicals banned back in the 1980s, are experiencing a mysterious comeback. Who is the new producer, in violation of the international agreement?
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290 - How Much Time Should We Be Spending Outdoors? Jun 18, 2018

We all know it’s a good idea to get up off the couch for a little while but what does a little fresh air actually do for us? How much time should we be spending outdoors?
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289 - Could Zombies (or a Zombie Virus) Become a Reality? Jun 11, 2018

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the main national public health institute in the United States, has a zombie preparedness guide. Could a zombie apocalypse really happen?
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288 - What Is Antimatter? Jun 04, 2018

Antimatter may sound like science fiction, but it actually surrounds us every day. Antimatter is used commonly in modern medicine and even gets produced by the bananas sitting in your kitchen. It also poses one of the biggest outstanding mysteries in modern physics.
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287 - Who Was Henrietta Lacks and What Are HeLa Cells? May 28, 2018

285 - Why Is Hawai’i Banning Sunscreen? May 14, 2018

284 - What Is the Speed of Sound? May 07, 2018

283 - What's It Take to Get to Pluto? A Q&A with David Grinspoon Apr 29, 2018

Author and astrobiologist David Grinspoon describes some of the stories that make up his new book on NASA's epic first mission to Pluto.
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282 - Can Our Sense of Smell Predict Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s? Apr 23, 2018

New studies are beginning to take advantage of a common symptom that may serve as a potential earlier indicator for both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases: the deterioration of the sense of smell.
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281 - Do Microwaves Cause Cancer? (And 3 Other Microwave Myths) Apr 16, 2018

In the United States, 97% of households have a microwave. But what misconceptions about our microwave use persist? Let’s take a look at 4 microwave myths that science has proven false.
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279 - How and When Did the Grand Canyon Form? Apr 02, 2018

Scientists agree that the great crevice in the Earth’s surface was cut away by the flow of the Colorado River. However one question is still debated: when exactly did this erosion happen to form the Grand Canyon?
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278 - Asteroid, Meteor, Meteorite, and Comet: What's the Difference? Mar 26, 2018

The terms asteroid, meteor, meteorite, and even comet are often used interchangeably...but what is the difference?

277 - 5 Simple Ways to Boost Our Intelligence Mar 20, 2018

Popular media is full of suggestions on how to improve our brain health and cognition. But can we really boost our intelligence?
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206 EE Why and How Do Smells Trigger Memories? Mar 12, 2018

276 - How Do We Find Exoplanets? Mar 05, 2018

Astronomers have found more than 3700 worlds outside of our solar system in the past 25 years. How do they find them?
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275 - How Close is Too Close to Live by the Highway? Feb 26, 2018

More and more people are living, working, and going to school close to the freeway. But how close is too close?
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274 - Lessons on Early Aviation with Bessie Coleman Feb 19, 2018

Bessie Coleman paved the way as the first black and Native American woman to earn a pilot's license in 1921. What was flying like back then?
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273 - The Physics of Figure Skating Feb 12, 2018

Although figure skaters make their sport look easy, executing the perfect jump requires a precise combination of speed, force, vertical velocity, angular momentum, friction and of course timing. How do these crucial pieces work together to create the perfect loop, flip, salchow, axel or lutz?
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271 - How Does Sand Get Its Color? Jan 29, 2018

Whether it’s white, black, pink, red, or even green, the color of sand provides clues as to its makeup and offers a peek into the beach’s history.
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270 - How Can Science Combat the Opioid Crisis? Jan 22, 2018

How do opioids work and who is at risk for an opioid addiction? What opioid addiction treatments are more effective and can we vaccinate against addiction?
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269 - How Do We Measure Time? 5+ Innovative Ways Jan 15, 2018

How do we measure time? How accurate are today’s clocks relative to the first clocks of ancient times? And what is the definition of a second?
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268 - Is Chocolate Really Going Extinct? Jan 08, 2018

Recent science news suggests we could be without chocolate as early as the year 2050. But is there really cause for alarm? How can we separate fact from fiction when it comes to science reporting?
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146 - How Old is the Universe? Jan 01, 2018

Everyday Einstein explains how astrophysicists estimate the age of the universe

267 - Could Artificial Wombs Be a Reality? Dec 25, 2017

Ectogenesis, that is the gestation outside of a biological womb, sounds like science fiction. But how close is science to making it a reality?
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266 - How Do Candles Burn? Dec 18, 2017

How do candles work? What is candle smoke made of? Find out the answers to these questions and more.
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265 - Should I Get a Real or Fake Christmas Tree? Dec 11, 2017

What is the best choice for the environment - pine or plastic?
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263 - The End of Net Neutrality: What It Means For Science (and You) Nov 27, 2017

What is net neutrality and why should you care about it? What happens to science and innovation, and even sites like this one, without an open internet?
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262 - How Well Do Ancestry DNA Tests Actually Work? Nov 20, 2017

Companies that offer saliva-swab DNA tests to assess your ancestry and health are rising in popularity. But do they really work?
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261 - How Do Water Purifiers Work? Nov 13, 2017

How does my water filter work? What can I do to purify water in an emergency? Learn about physical filtration, chemical filtration, and more.
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260 - Why Are Coral Reefs Worth Protecting? Nov 06, 2017

Did you know that we are drinking the same water that the dinosaurs drank? That we rely in part on coral reefs to help produce the oxygen we breathe? Science Comics author Maris Wicks explains the water cycle, coral bleaching, and what we can do to help protect coral reefs.
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259 - How Fast Can a Marathon Be Run? Oct 30, 2017

Is there a limit to how fast people can run a marathon? Will the two-hour mark ever be beat? Everyday Einstein explains what the research says.
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258 - Can You Smell Fear? Oct 23, 2017

Scientists have not been able to identify a specific chemical that communicates fear. However, there have been a range of studies that suggest we can use smells to transfer information including whether or not we are afraid.
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257 - 6 Reasons Why LIGO's Gravitational Wave Discovery is Important Oct 16, 2017

“Wake up!” A simple shout out from one astronomer to another kicked off a fast-paced international collaboration which led to one of the most important leaps forward in our understanding of our universe in recent history.
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201 - How Memory Works and 6 Tips to Improve It Oct 09, 2017

Why can't I remember where I left my car keys? Let's explore how our memory works and discuss some tips on how to improve it.

255 - Citizen Science with NASA GLOBE Sep 25, 2017

Holli Kohl from NASA GLOBE sits down with Everyday Einstein to discuss the power of citizen science, the role of clouds in our Earth's ecosystem, and how we can use a simple app to monitor our own air quality while contributing to NASA research.
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254 - What are Extremophiles? Sep 18, 2017

Did you know there is a creature that can produce its own antifreeze in order to keep its surroundings from freezing it to death? Everyday Einstein explains what extremophiles are and why we should study them.
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253 EE Why NASA Is Crashing Its Cassini Spacecraft into Saturn Sep 11, 2017

On September 15th, NASA will send the Cassini spacecraft hurtling toward Saturn at more than 70,000 miles per hour relative to the Earth. Cassini will continue its descent into the giant gas world until the spacecraft disintegrates in Saturn’s atmosphere and is thus destroyed, taking measurements and sending data back to Earth until the very end. Here are 6 reasons to celebrate Cassini as it goes out in a blaze of glory.
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180 EE The Surprising Scientific Reason Behind Physical Attraction Sep 04, 2017

EE explores one cause of physical attraction

252 EE What Makes Storms Like Hurricane Harvey So Strong? Aug 28, 2017

EE explains why Hurricane Harvey is being labeled "unprecedented" and "catastrophic".

251 EE How Do We Know the Earth Isn't Flat? Aug 21, 2017

EE highlights a few ways we know the Earth must not be flat

250 EE How Can You Prepare for the August Solar Eclipse? Aug 14, 2017

EE gives tips to prepare for the Aug 21 solar eclipse

249 EE Editing the Genes of Human Embryos Aug 07, 2017

EE explains some recent big news in human gene editing

248 EE 2 Surpising Ways Scientists Hope to Limit Human Environmental Impact Jul 31, 2017

EE explores how caterpillars and bacteria may help balance human's negative environmental impact

247 EE How Do We Encourage More Women in STEM? Jul 24, 2017

Rep. Lois Frankel, Co-Chair of the Congressional Women's Caucus gives her advice for encouraging young women to pursue STEM careers including looking forward to the jobs of the future and the importance of role models.
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246 EE Will the Thawing of Arctic Ice Release Diseases? Jul 17, 2017

EE explores studies of ancient diseases revived by thawing of Arctic ice

245 EE Women in Science: Jill Tarter, SETI, and Our Search for Extraterrestrial Life Jul 10, 2017

EE interviews the author of new book Making Contact

244 EE How Old Is the Oldest Human Skeleton? Jun 26, 2017

EE summarizes a recent discovery in human migration and what we know about our origins via fossils

243 EE The Science of Picking the Right Sunscreen Jun 19, 2017

Does the SPF really matter? Should I go organic? What about the warnings on possible carcinogens – cancer causing agents – in sunscreens? Is it better to avoid sunscreen altogether?
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242 EE Pride in Science: Ben Barres, Astrocytes, and Activism Jun 12, 2017

EE discusses the research and activism of Ben Barres

241 EE How Important Is the Paris Climate Agreement? Jun 05, 2017

EE explains the science behind the Paris Climate Agreement

240 EE How Much Solar Power Will We Lose During the August Solar Eclipse? May 29, 2017

On August 21, 2017 there will be a total solar eclipse that spans the continental United States from Georgia to Oregon. During the event, the Moon will pass between the Sun and the Earth and cast a shadow, completely blocking the Sun’s light for nearly 3 minutes. How much pressure will the loss in solar power put on our electric grid?
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239 EE 3 Ways Science Is Vital to the United States Department of Agriculture May 22, 2017

EE discusses research highlights from the USDA

186 EE Can Eating Chocolate Make You Smarter? May 08, 2017

EE explores a new study linking chocolate and brain health

236 EE How Dangerous Is Asbestos? Apr 24, 2017

EE explores the dangers of asbestos

235 EE 8 ways climate change puts your safety at risk Apr 17, 2017

EE explores 8 ways climate change poses potential risks to our health and safety

234 EE How Often Do Planes Get Struck by Lightning? Apr 10, 2017

EE explains why lightning striking planes is common and possibly not all that dangerous

233 EE The First Ever Image of a Black Hole Apr 03, 2017

EE explains the bold attempt to take the first ever image of a black hole

232 EE How Bad Is the Air Pollution Where You Live? Mar 27, 2017

EE explores the causes (and effects) of air pollution

231 EE The Best Science Programming on PBS Mar 20, 2017

EE explores the great science programming for adults and kids available for free from PBS

229 EE Women in Science: Hidden Figure Katherine Johnson, NASA's Human Computer Mar 06, 2017

EE discusses the work of Katherine Johnson and the difficulty of orbital trajectory calculations

228 EE 6 Things You Should Know About the New Planet Discovery Feb 27, 2017

227 EE Citizen Science: Astronomy Edition Feb 20, 2017

EE describes astronomy projects looking for citizen scientists like you!

226 EE What Does the Food and Drug Administration Do? Feb 13, 2017

EE explores what cutting back the FDA might look like

225 EE What Does the Environmental Protection Agency Do? Feb 06, 2017

EE explains the role of the EPA and how it affects you

224 EE 5 Immigrants and Refugees Who Changed U.S. Science Jan 30, 2017

The U.S. has a long history of providing safe haven for scientists.

223 EE How Do You Estimate Crowd Size? Jan 23, 2017

EE explains the science behind crowd estimates

222 EE How to Support Renewable Energy (And Why You Really Should) Jan 16, 2017

EE explains the basics of renewable energy, including how you can get involved

221 EE What Are Fast Radio Bursts? Jan 09, 2017

EE explains why astronomers are so excited about the recent announcement on fast radio bursts

220 EE Why Is the Ozone Hole Shrinking? Jan 02, 2017

EE shares her favorite science story of 2016

177 EE Why Does the Melting of Arctic Sea Ice Matter? Dec 26, 2016

EE explores 6 impacts of the melting of Arctic sea ice.

219 EE What Does 'Mercury in Retrograde' Mean? Dec 19, 2016

EE explains what it means for Mercury to be in retrograde

218 EE Lithium-Ion Batteries: What They Are and Why They Explode Dec 12, 2016

EE explores how lithium-ion batteries work

217 EE 6 Tips for Identifying Fake News Dec 05, 2016

EE gives tips for separating fact from fiction when it comes to news sources.

174 EE How Are Seasonal Flu Vaccines Made? Nov 28, 2016

EE explores the science behind the production of seasonal flu vaccines.

216 EE What to Say to a Climate Change Skeptic Nov 21, 2016

215 EE The Science Behind Climate Change Nov 14, 2016

EE explores the basic science of the climate change debate

214 EE The Science Behind How Your Vote Is Counted Nov 07, 2016

EE discusses how votes are collected and counted in US elections

213 EE Is the Five Second Rule Real? Oct 31, 2016

EE explores the science behind the 5 second rule

212 EE The Neuroscience of Fear: What Happens in Your Brain When You're Afraid Oct 24, 2016

EE explores the brain's response to fear and what makes us afraid

156 EE Do Aliens Exist? Oct 17, 2016

EE discusses the search for alien life.

211 EE Can You Really Trust Election Polls? Oct 10, 2016

EE describes the science of designing an accurate election poll.

210 EE Should I Get a Flu Shot? Oct 03, 2016

The why, when, and how of who should get a flu shot

209 EE How Antibiotics Work: Past, Present, and Future Sep 26, 2016

208 EE How Many Stars Are in the Sky? Sep 19, 2016

EE discusses the European Space Agency's Gaia mission

207 EE New Research Reveals There Are 4 Separate Species of Giraffes Sep 12, 2016

EE discusses a new study finding there are more giraffe species than we thought

205 EE Proxima B: 5 Things You Need to Know About the New Earth-Like Planet Aug 29, 2016

EE discusses the discovery of Earth's newest neighbor

135 EE Why We Dump Plastic into the Ocean Aug 22, 2016

Everyday Einstein explains why many plastics are not recycled and how they're impacting our oceans.

204 EE Can Animals Feel Empathy? Aug 15, 2016

EE interviews award winning author Carl Safina

203 EE How Do the Strongest, Fastest Animals Compare to Olympians? Aug 08, 2016

Who is stronger and faster? Animals versus olympians

202 EE Why Do Some Olympic Records Get Broken? Aug 01, 2016

EE discusses why some Olympic records endure longer than others

200 EE What Does Pokémon Go Mean for Augmented Reality? Jul 18, 2016

139 EE Will the Sun Explode? Jul 11, 2016

Everyday Einstein explains the life cycle of a star.

199 EE 5 Quick Facts About NASA's Juno Mission to Jupiter Jul 04, 2016

EE sums up the excitement around NASA's recent Juno mission to Jupiter

198 EE 9 Tips to Win a Competitive Eating Contest Jun 27, 2016

EE explores the science of competitive eating

197 EE What Are the Summer Solstice and the Strawberry Moon? Jun 20, 2016

How is the Summer Solstice linked to Stonehenge?

196 EE Does Soap Really Kill 99.9% of Germs? Jun 13, 2016

Is the advertising true?

194 EE Science Experiments at Home: The Edible Solar System May 30, 2016

EE shares an easy, fun activity to do to learn more about the planets, as well as some really cool planet facts.

193 EE What Causes Wildfires? May 23, 2016

EE discusses wildfire causes and prevention

192 EE What Does It Mean for Mars to Be in 'Full Opposition'? May 16, 2016

An update on the latest happenings on Mars

191 EE Is Interstellar Travel Really Possible? May 09, 2016

EE explores the possibility of interstellar travel

190 EE 5 Incredible Facts About Octopuses Apr 25, 2016

EE describes five incredible octopus facts.

189 EE Will Salt Water Quench the World’s Thirst? Apr 18, 2016

EE explains recent progress in desalination

002 UH Unknown History, as Explained Through Science Apr 13, 2016

EE shares a bonus episode of the newest QDT podcast, Unknown History, with her listeners.
For more Unknown History, visit www.quickanddirtytips.com/unknown-histroy, or simply search in iTunes. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1qINlDb

188 EE Can Music Make Us Smarter and Help Us Heal Faster? Apr 11, 2016

EE explores the Mozart effect and music's role in healing after surgery.

187 EE CRISPR-Cas9 Technology Allows Us to Edit Our Own DNA Apr 04, 2016

EE explores the new gene editing tool CRISPR-Cas9

184 EE 7 Surprisingly Revolutionary Ways to Use 3D Printers Mar 14, 2016

EE explores surprising ways to use 3D printers

183 EE Women in Science: Rosalind Franklin and the Discovery of DNA Mar 07, 2016

EE discusses Rosalind Franklin and her work to decode DNA

182 EE What Will Astronaut Scott Kelly's Year in Space Teach Us? Feb 29, 2016

EE explains the science goals behind the One-Year in Space Mission

181 EE 5 Reasons You Should Care About the Discovery of Gravitational Waves Feb 15, 2016

EE explains the importance of the detection of gravitational waves

EE 179 The Search for Planet X Feb 01, 2016

The history and recent news of the search for Planet X

178 EE 6 Fun Science Experiments to Do with Snow Jan 25, 2016

Having fun in the snow with science

176 EE The Man Who Fell to Earth and the Importance of Space Travel Jan 11, 2016

EE gives top 4 reasons for the pursuit of space travel as inspired by Bowie's influence

175 EE What causes allergies? Jan 04, 2016

EE explores the environmental vs genetic causes of allergies.

130 EE Satellites and Space Junk Dec 28, 2015

EE explains what we use satellites for and how they stay in orbit

173 EE Will Commercial Companies Be the Next to Take on Space Travel? Dec 14, 2015

EE exlores the fast growing industry of commercial space flight.

172 EE When Is It Safe to Eat Moldy Food? Dec 07, 2015

EE explores when and when not to eat moldy food.

133 EE How Do We Predict the Weather? Nov 30, 2015

Everyday Einstein explains why weather forecasting is difficult and which forecasts to trust.

171 EE The Computer Science Behind the First Down Line Nov 23, 2015

EE explains the computer programming behind the first down line marker in football

170 EE What About the Climate Is Changing? Nov 16, 2015

EE explains the basics of climate change

169 EE Bill Nye's Advice to Tackle Climate Change Nov 08, 2015

EE interviews Bill Nye about his new book on climate change

168 EE 4 Science Experiments for Leftover Halloween Candy Nov 02, 2015

EE describes four science experiments for your leftover candy

167 EE Can We Predict the Next Hurricane Patricia? Oct 26, 2015

EE explains how hurricanes form and how well we can predict them

138 EE Is Anxiety Genetic? Oct 19, 2015

Everyday Einstein describes new research linking genetics to our anxiety levels

166 EE 6 Buzzworthy Facts About Bees Oct 12, 2015

EE details six surprising facts about bees.

165 EE Women in Science: Ada Lovelace, the First Computer Programmer Oct 05, 2015

EE discusses Ada Lovelace's short career as the first computer programmer

164 EE Is there water or life on Mars? Sep 28, 2015

EE explains the latest news on the existence of water on Mars

163 EE Understanding Parkinson's Disease: An Interview with Jon Palfreman Sep 21, 2015

Author Jon Palfreman discusses his new book Brain Storms.

162 EE What Causes the Tides? Sep 14, 2015

EE explains how the Moon and Sun are linked to the tides.

161 EE 4 Science Headlines to Jumpstart Your Next Conversation Sep 07, 2015

EE covers the top science stories of the week.

160 EE What Happens If You Fall Into a Black Hole? Aug 31, 2015

EE describes what would happen to you if you fell into a black hole.

159 EE 6 Back-to-School Activities to Get Students Excited About Science Aug 24, 2015

EE presents six fun science activities for the first day of school.

158 EE Einstein's Legacy: The Photoelectric Effect Aug 16, 2015

EE explains the photoelectric effect.

157 EE 4 Animal Similes We Use Incorrectly Aug 10, 2015

EE discusses the science (or lack thereof) behind 4 animal comparisons we use every day.

132 EE Science in the Kitchen Aug 03, 2015

Everyday Einstein explores the science behind common kitchen shortcuts.

155 EE Do Stars Really Twinkle? And Other Common Scientific Misconceptions Jul 20, 2015

EE debunks three basic science misconceptions

154 EE What Makes the New Horizons' Encounter With Pluto So Extraordinary? Jul 13, 2015

EE tells you how and why you should check out NASA's unprecedented look at Pluto

153 EE 10 Facts You Didn't Know About Sharks Jul 06, 2015

EE highlights some fun shark facts in honor of Shark Week.

152 EE Science Experiments at Home: Liquids Jun 29, 2015

EE gives three science experiments to do at home exploring the properties of liquids

129 EE Can We Feel the Earth Moving? Jun 22, 2015

New Everyday Einstein host Sabrina Stierwalt explains how fast the Earth moves and why we don't feel it spinning.

151 EE Making Jurassic Park a Reality Jun 15, 2015

EE explores two new studies attempting to recreate the dinosaurs.

150 EE The Return of the Large Hadron Collider Jun 08, 2015

EE explores the mysteries that could be unlocked by the upgraded LHC.

149 EE Is the Radiation From My Cell Phone Dangerous? Jun 01, 2015

EE explores the conflicting information on whether or not cell phones are bad for our health.

148 EE Science Experiments at Home: Model Rockets May 25, 2015

Everyday Einstein describes a science project you can do at home with model rockets.

147 EE How Do Chameleons Change Color? May 18, 2015

EE explains how chameleon skin acts like a prism to change color

145 EE What Is a Volcano? May 04, 2015

EE explores what makes volcanoes erupt

144 EE How to Survive an Astreroid Attack Apr 21, 2015

Everyday Einstein explains techniques for monitoring and deflecting asteroids that are headed for Earth.

143 EE Go Green: Reusable vs. Disposable Cups Apr 17, 2015

Everyday Einstein explores the environmental impacts of reusable versus disposable cups.

142 EE The Best Way to Nap Apr 10, 2015

Everyday Einstein explains how to maximize your napping strategy

140 EE Can You Prevent Myopia? Mar 27, 2015

Everyday Einstein discusses causes of and ways to prevent or correct nearsightedness.

137 EE Women in Science: Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Mar 06, 2015

Everyday Einstein describes how X-ray crystallography helps us fight disease.

136 EE Mollusks Set a New Strength Record Feb 27, 2015

How do mollusks (and spiders!) inspire engineers to make new lighter and stronger materials.

134 EE What Is Dark Matter? Feb 13, 2015

Everyday Einstein explains how astrophysicists know dark matter exists

131 EE Early Birds vs. Night Owls Jan 23, 2015

Everyday Einstein explores whether we learn our sleep patterns or if we are born with them.

026 EDE What's on the Dark Side of the Moon? Jan 02, 2015

What makes the dark side of the moon so mysterious and...uh...dark?

128 EE Meet the New Everyday Einstein Dec 27, 2014

Dr. Lee Falin signs off and astrophysicist Dr. Sabrina Stierwalt takes over

127 EE Personal Genetics: Testing for Susceptibility Dec 19, 2014

Part 2 of Everyday Einstein's review of genetic testing

126 EE Personal Genetic Testing: Part 1 Dec 12, 2014

Everyday Einstein explains the different elements of our genetic make-up. How do they work together to determine our traits? Click to find out.

125 EE What Was the Christmas Star? Dec 05, 2014

The Christmas Star led the wise men to witness the birth of Christ. But what was it exactly? Click to find out.

124 EE Science Q&A: Smoothies and Airplane Wings Nov 25, 2014

Are smoothies bad for you? How do airplanes fly anyway? Everyday Einstein answers two reader questions.

123 EE The Science of Snow Nov 21, 2014

The Science of Snow

031 EDE The Truth About Turkey Nov 14, 2014

Everyone knows that eating turkey makes you sleepy right? Everyday Einstein talks turkey.

122 EE Evolution vs. Creationism: Bill Nye Joins the Debate Nov 07, 2014

Bill Nye joins Everyday Einstein to discuss evolution.

121 EE Mysteries of the Microwave Oct 31, 2014

How does your microwave work? Find out.

074 EE Halloween Science: How Do Broomsticks Fly? Oct 24, 2014

Everyday Einstein looks at the science behind flying broomsticks in time for Halloween

120 EE How Are Calories in Food Measured? Oct 17, 2014

Calorie measurement explained.

119 EE What's the Difference Between a Solar Eclipse, a Lunar Eclipse, and a New Moon? Oct 10, 2014

What are eclipses and why does the moon turn red? Listen to find out.

118 EE Kid Questions: What's With Fall Leaves and Glow-in-the-Dark Toys? Oct 03, 2014

Everyday Einstein answers two questions from his kids.

117 EE Can Turmeric Prevent or Cure Disease? Sep 26, 2014

Turmeric the Wonder Spice

116 EE Everyday Einstein Answers Your Emails Sep 19, 2014

Answers to two listener questions

115 EE Everyday Einstein's iTunes Answers - Part 1 Sep 12, 2014

More Science Q&A Part 1 - iTunes

114 EE The Science of Gardening Part 2: Germination Sep 03, 2014

The Science of Gardening Part 2: Germination

113 EE The Science of Gardening Part 1: Monocots vs Dicots Aug 29, 2014

112 EE Choosing the Right Homeschool Science Resources Aug 22, 2014

How to choose the right science education tools for your kids

014 EDE What is a neural network? Aug 15, 2014

Everyday Einstein explains what a neural network is, and how they work. SPONSOR: http://squarespace.com/EVERYDAY

111 EE Should You Worry About the Ebola Outbreak? Aug 08, 2014

What to know about the Ebola outbreak

110 EE 3 Science Myths Debunked Aug 01, 2014

Learn the reality behind three common science myths

109 EE The Big and Small of Scientific Numbers Jul 25, 2014

How to visualize very large and very small scientific numbers

108 EE Buffalo or Bison? Jul 18, 2014

What are the differences between Buffalo and Bison?

107 EE Why Do I Have to Know This Science Stuff Anyway? Jul 11, 2014

Learn how basic scientific knowledge can help in "real life"

057 EDE How to Be a Birdwatcher? Jul 04, 2014

Everyday Einstein interviews a couple of junior scientists (his young daughters) about birding.

106 EE How to Spot a Good Medical Study Jun 27, 2014

What's the difference between a good medical study and a bad one? Find out.

105 EE Protein Power: Translation Jun 20, 2014

The final installment in the protein series explains how protein is built in our cells.

104 EE Protein Power: Transcription Jun 12, 2014

How does RNA work?

103 EE Protein Power 1: DNA vs. RNA Jun 06, 2014

What's the difference between RNA and DNA? And why does it matter?

102 EE Science Q&A: Fizzling Photons, Magnesium Panic Attacks, and Raising Normal Kids May 30, 2014

Everyday Einstein answers 3 listener questions about photons, the magnesium-panic attack link, and raising normal kids.

101 EE The Secret Life of Genes May 22, 2014

What is the difference between genes, chromosomes, DNA, and other terms that get thrown around these days?

034 EDE Why Do We Yawn? May 16, 2014

Ever wonder why seeing someone yawn makes you yawn? It's because of mind control. Everyday Einstein explains.

100 EE The Science of Agoraphobia May 09, 2014

What is agoraphobia and how you can help.

099 EE Geology: The Science of Rocks and Minerals May 01, 2014

The science of geology teaches us some fascinating facts about everyday rocks.

098 EE The Science of Shakespeare Apr 25, 2014

Everyda Einstein talks with author Dan Falk about the science in Shakespeare's works.

097 EE Which Homeschool Science Curriculum Should You Use? Apr 18, 2014

Are you struggling to figure out which science curriculum to use for your homeschooled child? Everyday Einstein has a radical answer.

096 EE Newton, Einstein, and Gravitational Waves Apr 11, 2014

What is the significance of the recent discovery of gravitational waves at the South Pole?

095 EE What Is Resonance? Apr 03, 2014

Everyday Einstein discusses the various meanings of the word "resonance"

094 EE Why Metal Rusts Mar 28, 2014

What happens to metal when it rusts?

093 EE The Science of Sound Mar 21, 2014

How do sound waves work? How are they measured? Everyday Einstein explains.

092 EE How Does Electricity Work? Mar 14, 2014

Everyday Einstein plugs into the electric current

091 EE Momentous Momentum in "The Music Man" Mar 07, 2014

090 EE Virus, Germ, or Bacteria? Feb 28, 2014

Everyday Einstein explains the difference between these tiny organisms

089 EE How Fast Does Your Broomstick Accelerate? Feb 21, 2014

Acceleration is related to speed and velocity. Here's how.

088 EE What's the Difference Between Speed and Velocity? Feb 14, 2014

How are those two terms related? And how are they different?

087 EE More Science Q&A Feb 07, 2014

Answers to common questions about baking soda and stars.

086 EE All About Air Pressure Jan 31, 2014

Why do weather systems spin? And what does air pressure have to do with it?

085 EE How Not to Be Scammed by Internet Claims Jan 24, 2014

The internet is full of bogus scientific claims. Here are 5 rules to avoid being scammed.

084 EE The Best Diet Ever Is... Jan 17, 2014

The diet secret that will blow your mind

083 EE Retractions in Science Jan 10, 2014

Retractions in Science

038 EDE Should You Store Batteries in the Freezer? Jan 03, 2014

Should You Store Batteries in the Freezer?

082 EE Science Q&A Dec 23, 2013

Everyday Einstein answers 3 reader questions

081 EE What Is the Space-Time Continuum? Dec 20, 2013

Everyday Einstein explores the 4 dimensions of the space-time continuum

080 EE What Is Bardet-Biedl Syndrome? Dec 13, 2013

Everyday Einstein explains the complex causes of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome

079 EE What Is Quantum Computing? Dec 05, 2013

Everyday Einstein teams up with Tech Talker to discuss quantum computing

078 EE Super Powered Water: Solubility Nov 29, 2013

Water's powerful hydrogen bonds make it a universal-solvent

077 EE Super Powered Water: Specific Heat and Heat of Vaporization Nov 22, 2013

Everyday Einstein discovers two more amazing superpowers of water.

076 EE Super Powered Water: Cohesion and Adhesion Nov 15, 2013

What's so special about water? Find out

020 EDE Death by Asteroids! Nov 08, 2013

Many doomsayers predict that life on earth will be destroyed by an asteroid, maybe as soon as the end of the year! How likely is that to happen?

075 EE What's the Difference Between Baking Soda and Baking Powder? Nov 04, 2013

Making muffins? Don't grab the wrong baking product!

073 EDE The Science of Minecraft (Part 2): Metal and Minerals Oct 18, 2013

Everyday Einstein looks at metals and minerals in Minecraft and in real life.

072 EDE The Magic of Magic Shell Oct 11, 2013

Why does it harden into a delicious chocolatey shell when you pour it on your ice cream, while regular chocolate syrup doesn’t?

071 EDE Why Blowing on a Hot Drink Cools it Off Oct 04, 2013

Can you really blow away heat?

070 EDE How Natural Is "All Natural" Food Coloring? Sep 27, 2013

Would you like dyes with that? Everyday Einstein reveals the secret behind all natural food coloring.

069 EDE The Science of Minecraft (Part 1): Smelting Ore Sep 19, 2013

Everyday Einstein talks discusses the process of metal mining via a 3D video game called Minecraft.

018 EDE The Human Genome Sep 13, 2013

What is the human genome and how exactly do you sequence it?

068 EDE My Life as a Meteor Sep 07, 2013

Exploring a meteor's point of view

067 EDE That's No Moon...It's a Space Station Aug 31, 2013

You can see lots of interesting things in the night sky without a telescope. What are they?

066 EDE Star Light, Star Bright...or is that a planet? Aug 24, 2013

Star Light, Star Bright...or is that a planet?

030 EDE Why Is the Sky Blue? Aug 16, 2013

Everyday Einstein reveals the dark conspiracy behind the age-old question of childhood: Why is the sky blue?

065 EDE Despicable Science Part 2: Glow-in-the-Dark Minions Aug 03, 2013

Can you make your own glow-in-the-dark minions?

064 EDE Despicable Science Part 1: Freeze Ray Aug 02, 2013

Despicable Science Part 1: Freeze Ray

063 EDE The Science of Celiac Jul 26, 2013

The Science of Celiac

062 EDE What Is Gluten? Jul 18, 2013

Everyday Einstein explains the chemical composition of gluten

013 EDE Why do Apples Turn Brown? Jul 12, 2013

When you cut an apple, does it turn brown because it has started to rot, or is something else going on? Everyday Einstein explains.

061 EDE What Causes Lightning Bolts? Jul 06, 2013

Everyday Einstein explains the mechanics of lightning and thunder.

060 EDE Three Lies You Probably Learned In School Jun 28, 2013

Everyday Einstein explores 3 lies students often learn in school and the true facts behind them.

059 EDE Correlation versus Causation Jun 21, 2013

Correlation does not equal causation... except sometimes it does.

058 EDE Why Dead Honeybees Means the Beginning of the Apocalypse Jun 14, 2013

What you need to know about vanishing bee colonies before it's too late.

056 EDE Spinning with Screws May 31, 2013

Everyday Einstein concludes his 5-part series on simple machines with an examination of screws and salad spinners.

055 EDE Wrenches and Wheels May 24, 2013

Everyday Einstein continues his series on simple machines with an examination of wrenches, wheels, and axles.

054 EDE Running Up Ramps May 17, 2013

A ramp is just a simple machine - but is it really that simple? Everyday Einstein looks at the physics behind inclined planes.

053 EDE Kids and Developmental Milestones: What's the Connection? May 10, 2013

Everyday Einstein discusses baby development with guest author Nicholas Day.

008 EDE The Science of Fire May 03, 2013

Everyday Einstein looks at the science of fire.

052 EDE Lifting with Levers Apr 26, 2013

Everyday Einstein looks at levers, how they work, and how to classify them.

051 EDE Pulling with Pulleys Apr 19, 2013

Everyday Einstein explains force multiplication and how it works with pulleys.

050 EDE The Bizarre Love Triangle of Work, Energy, and Power Apr 12, 2013

Everyday Einstein explores how work, energy, and power are related. SPONSOR: Betterment.com

049 EDE All Work and No Play Apr 05, 2013

Everyday Einstein looks at how scientists define work. Plus how is work related to Newton's 3 laws of motion.

048 EDE Why Do Glasses Get Foggy in Cold Weather? Mar 29, 2013

Phase transition is the reason behind your foggy glasses. Everyday Einstein explains. http://bit.ly/JcAgYl

001 EDE What is Radiation? Mar 22, 2013

Everyday Einstein clarifies the misconceptions and dangers of radiation.

047 EDE What's the Matter? Mar 15, 2013

Learn about the 4 fundamental states of matter. Bake a cake with Everyday Einstein: http://bit.ly/JcAgYl

046 EDE Everyday Einstein on why static electricity doesn't kill Mar 08, 2013

Static electricity has a high voltage, so why doesn't it kill us? Check out more from Everyday Einstein: http://bit.ly/JcAgYl

045 EDE Hydroelectric Power and the City of Ember Mar 01, 2013

An underground hydroelectric generator powers the entire City of Ember. In this episode, Everyday Einstein explains the extraordinary powers of generators.

044 EDE The Potential and Kinetic Energy of Kung Fu Panda Feb 22, 2013

Everyday Einstein describes the difference and relationship of potential and kinetic energy via a scene in the movie Kung Fu Panda.

043 EDE Jumping with John Carter of Mars Feb 15, 2013

Everyday Einstein looks at the science behind John carter's Martian feats of strength.

042 EDE What Is Density? Feb 08, 2013

Everyday Einstein explains how density works. Plus, two fun experiments you can try at home.

041 EDE Bowling and the Conservation of Momentum Feb 01, 2013

The law of conservation of momentum is one of the many natural laws of the universe that makes sports possible. Everyday Einstein explains the conservation of momentum by taking a trip to the bowling alley.

040 EDE Newton's 3 Laws of Motion Jan 25, 2013

So much of the universe is governed by Newton's Laws of Motion. Everyday Einstein explains the impact that the laws of motion have on our lives using the most noble of sports, soccer.

039 EDE Could Jurassic Park Really Happen? Jan 18, 2013

Everyday Einstein looks into the science of DNA cloning to figure out if Jurassic Park could actually happen today.

037 EDE What's a Capacitor? Jan 04, 2013

Capacitors are used in almost every single electronic device on the planet. Everyday Einstein explores what they do and how they work.

036 EDE The Science of Violence Dec 28, 2012

Everyday Einstein looks at what science tells us concerning violent crime.

035 EDE The Science of Christmas Dec 21, 2012

Everyday Einstein looks at the science behind some Christmas traditions.

033 EDE A Tour of the Periodic Table (Part 3) Dec 07, 2012

In the third and final part of our series about the periodic table of elements, Everyday Einstein explains just what is periodic about the periodic table.

032 EDE What Is Static Electricity? Nov 30, 2012

Everyday Einstein uncovers the shocking truth behind static electricity.

029 EDE A Tour of the Periodic Table (Part 2) Nov 09, 2012

Continuing the tour of the periodic table, Everyday Einstein looks at elemental groups.

028 EDE A Tour of the Periodic Table (Part 1) Nov 02, 2012

Part one of a series of articles exploring the periodic table of elements.

027 EDE What is "Supersonic"? Oct 26, 2012

How fast is something that is supersonic?

025 EDE Can DNA Evidence Lie? Oct 12, 2012

DNA evidence is foolproof, right? It depends how many fools are involved.

024 EDE Seasonal Flu Vaccination 101 Oct 05, 2012

It's that time of year again, when everyone starts talking about getting your flu shot. But what's in a flu shot and does getting a flu shot always work?

023 EDE Stem Cell Research Sep 28, 2012

Nothing says controversy like stem cell research! Everyday Einstein looks at what all the fuss is about.

022 EDE Does the MMR Vaccine Cause Autism? Sep 21, 2012

No vaccine in the history of vaccines has more controversy associated with it than MMR. Everyday Einstein looks at the truth behind this controversial vaccine.

021 EDE What is ENCODE? Sep 14, 2012

You've heard a lot about ENCODE, but you might still be wondering just what the big deal is, why some people find it controversial, and how it affects you. Everyday Einstein explains.

019 EDE Are Genetically Modified Foods Safe? Aug 31, 2012

GMO foods are unnatural and will kill us all, right? It turns out, these crossbreeds might not be as unnatural as you think.SPONSOR: Audible.com URL: http:// audiblepodcast.com/everyday

017 EDE Evolution and Super Goblins Aug 17, 2012

Everyday Einstein provides an introduction to evolution, and how it could have saved goblins from extinction.

016 EDE How to Tips for Teaching Science to Children Aug 10, 2012

Everyday Einstein shares some 6 tips he's learning for effectively teaching science to children.

015 EDE Why Are Weather Forecasts Often Wrong? Aug 03, 2012

Scientists use mathematical models for everything from weather forecasts to predicting who will win the next election. But how do these models work and why are they sometimes wrong?

012 EDE The Higgs Boson Jul 13, 2012

What is the Higgs boson and why is everyone so excited about it?

011 EDE What is Gut Microbiota? Jul 06, 2012

Something is lurking inside your digestive system. Millions and millions of somethings, in fact. But are they friends or foes? Everyday Einstein and Nutrition Diva discuss current research on bacteria and why they're so important to our health.

010 EDE Atomic Bonds - The Ties That Bind Jun 29, 2012

Atoms are the building blocks of the universe, but how do these building blocks stick together to form molecules?

009 EDE The Atom Jun 22, 2012

Atoms are the fundamental building blocks of matter. Everyday Einstein explains what they are and what they're made of.

007 EDE Does Herbal Medicine Work? Jun 08, 2012

Everyday Einstein on the science behind herbal supplements.

006 EDE How the Media Sensationalizes Science Jun 01, 2012

Everyday Einstein on the reporting of science.